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FLASHING CEMENT [1 record]

Record 1 2012-01-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Construction Materials
  • Waterproofing (Construction)
DEF

A material in a plastic state used to seal narrow openings often reinforced with asbestos or other fibers.

CONT

Plastic cement is a scientifically compounded composition of selected asphalts, mineral fillers, and refined solvents that are manufactured to a heavy consistency for application by trowel to provide a durable, elastic coating of excellent adhesion and high resistance to water and weathering. This product when applied dries to a tough, flexible, waterproof and corrosion proof coating which gives excellent performance over wide ranges of temperature and weather conditions.

OBS

plastic cement: term officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick).

Key term(s)
  • plastic asphalt cement

French

Domaine(s)
  • Matériaux de construction
  • Étanchéité (Construction)
DEF

Produit d'étanchéité constitué par un mélange de produits bitumineux, goudronneux ou autres, avec un produit fluidifiant et, généralement, incorporation de fibres inertes (amiante, par exemple).

OBS

enduit pâteux; ciment plastique : termes uniformisés par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick).

Spanish

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